K-12 Standards Review and Revision for
K-12 Science and K-12 Healthful Living 

The North Carolina State Board of Education granted permission for NCDPI to move forward with the review and revision of the K-12 Healthful Living and K-12 Science standards. Attached is a brief overview of the review and revision cycle.

The standards review/revision process will be guided by the NC Standard Course of Study Manual, which was approved by the State Board of Education in February of 2022. 

The K-12 Science and Healthful Living Teams will be sending regular communication to all stakeholders and will post updates on the Academic Standards page of the NCDPI website. 

Healthful Living Standards Revision Survey / Data Review Committee Application

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Healthy Schools team is seeking input on the current K-12 Healthful Living Standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. 

This survey is being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Healthful Living Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards.

This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades you choose to review and will remain open until July 7, 2022.

We thank you for your time and input. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the Healthful Living standards revision process. In addition to this survey, there will be several additional opportunities for you to provide feedback on the standards throughout the revision process.

Serve on the Data Review Committee for the NCDPI K-12 Science Standards

The NCDPI K-12 Science Team is excited to share an opportunity for interested educators and community partners to participate in the K-12 Science Standards review process by serving on the Data Review Committee (DRC).  The goal of this committee is to review data and trends on the current Science Standard Course of Study along with feedback collected from interviews, focus groups, and survey responses from stakeholders.  The DRC will analyze this data to make recommendations for a separate Standards Writing Team (SWT) to consider. 

NCDPI is seeking applications from a range of stakeholders with experience in reviewing and compiling data including K-12 educators from all grade levels, content areas, and resource specialists. Equally important are school/district leaders, educators from institutions of higher education, and business and community leaders.

If you are interested in being a part of the SWT, a separate application will be coming out in the next couple of weeks. Individuals may apply for BOTH teams, but are only able to serve on one.

Please use the link below for additional information and to apply for the DRC. 

The application window will remain open until
11:59 pm on June 6, 2022

Amplifying Native Voices in North Carolina History

August 8-12, 2022
Pembroke, North Carolina

The vision for the Amplifying Native Voices in North Carolina History Summer Teacher Institute is that North Carolina teachers have access to culturally responsive curriculum materials, access to experiential and object-based learning, and the opportunity to engage with American Indian educators and researchers.

The Institute will include sessions where teachers will engage with content, as well as participate in teaching methods-based workshops and discussion sessions. The content of the curriculum shared at this Institute will focus on Native experiences in the Carolinas between 1491-1830,  which is a time period for which North Carolina teachers have expressed interest in covering in their classrooms. Some key topics include first contact in the Carolinas, Native Slavery, the Indian Removal Act, and Native agency.

This Institute goals are to advance public education by creating new educational opportunities and building the capacity of schools to elevate Native American voices, experiences, cultures, and contributions in teaching about the past and present of our state and nation. Teachers will walk away with tools to effectively incorporate Indigenous voices, traditional knowledge, and culture/history into their classrooms. The institute will emphasize the use of primary sources including archaeological collections as well as digital humanities materials that can be incorporated into online learning.

Schedule

This three-and-a-half-day institute will take place in Pembroke, North Carolina, from Monday, August 8 to Thursday August 12. August 8 will be a partial day with a late afternoon arrival and welcome dinner that evening. Aug 9-12 will include three full days of lectures, seminars, and activities at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian.

Housing/Logistics

Teacher registration includes hotel accommodations in a single-occupancy room for three nights at the Holiday Inn Express in Pembroke, NC. Daily meals will be provided. The stipend for each participant will be $400.

Continuing Education Credit

Teachers will be provided with a certificate for completing the institute that may be submitted for continuing education credit in the individual school districts.

APPLY TODAY

Federal Reserve Education Institute Webinar

Thursday, June 23 - Friday, June 24
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Audience: Middle and High School Educators

What is considered full employment and how is it measured? How are prices measured and why does price stability matter? Join education specialists from across the Federal Reserve System for demonstrations of materials you can use in your in-person or virtual classroom to teach about employment and price stability.

You will:

• Enjoy personalized instruction from economic education specialists with classroom teaching experience
• Access NEW infographics and activities to teach about employment and price stability
• Participate in demonstrations of active lessons that teach both price stability and full employment
• Learn about Fed resources and museum tours available across the country
• Get a guided tour of Econ Lowdown learning modules, video, audio, and readings with Q&As
• Learn how to earn a Monetary Policy Badge
• Get a certificate of attendance and up to 8 hours of CPDU credit

Questions? Contact: research.event.services@stls.frb.org.

Deadline for Registration: June 17, 2022

REGISTER

2022 Growing Success for Multilingual Learners Summer Conference

From Standards to Success | June 20- 24, 2022

The NCDPI ESL/Title III Team invites ALL educators of Multilingual Learners (MLs) to participate in the Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference. During this summer’s conference, educators will have an opportunity to think deeply about the 2020 NC ELD Standard Course of Study (SCOS); to reimagine instruction through new ELD resources; and to exchange SCOS implementation ideas that center the needs and achievement of MLs.

In order to address how opportunities presented by the 2020 NC ELD SCOS can be both understood and actualized for MLs, the 2022 Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference will center around the theme: From Standards to Success.

This year’s conference has been designed for a virtual environment. The NCDPI ESL/Title III Team hopes the virtual format will allow educators to minimize the disruptions to their day-to-day responsibilities and minimize time away from family and friends. To combat online fatigue, the NCDPI ESL/Title III team put together a program that spans five days with sessions running for two hours. The 2022 Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference is anchored by a professional learning series organized by educator role.

Office Hours will complement each day’s course and will be held 3:30 - 4:30 PM. Come to these informal, small-group sessions to pose questions to speakers, share ideas, or meet with other educators in the field. Office Hours do not require registration.

Register now!

Professional Development Opportunities with NCCAT

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (www.nccat.org) (NCCAT) provides free professional development to NC educators in residential, online, virtual, school, and regional settings. The professional learning is designed to help educators gain knowledge and skills to support student learning.

Make plans today to join us for timely, research-based professional development!

Access more information about available sessions and dates

For more NCCAT programs please visit www.nccat.org

NCCEE: Economics and Personal Finance Summer Institutes

Registration for the NC Council on Economic Education (NCCEE): Economics and Personal Finance  Summer Institutes is now available. For a preview of the session dates, whether in person or virtual, please visit www.nccee.org/events.

40 hours of professional development for high school teachers of the Economics and Personal Finance course

• $500 Stipend for first-time attendees
• Lodging may be covered for some
• Breakfast and lunch daily
• Access to thousands of lesson plans, games, simulations and more.
• It may be possible for teachers who previously attended virtually to attend a second time in person. However, a second stipend will NOT be available.

Spaces are filling quickly! 
For details contact Sandy Wheat or Stephanie Cales.

The Story of North Carolina
 in 360°: Virtual Student Tour

Explore 14,000 years of history from our 20,000 square foot exhibit, The Story of North Carolina in 360°—one gallery at a time. Navigate through each tour by clicking on the white circles to advance. Look in all directions by clicking and holding, as you maneuver your mouse. Or you can move simply by using your keyboard’s arrow keys. Click on the small blue and white circles to watch videos, look at artifacts in 360°, see photos, and “meet” some of the people who shaped our state. Zoom in, spin around, and take a closer look. Reach the end of one tour? Go back and start the next one! Plus, discover engaging educational resources connected to each 360° tour, for students, teachers, everyone!

EXPLORE 360 VIRTUAL STUDENT TOUR TODAY

FAFSA Tuesday Tracker: What Graduating Seniors Need to Know About Financial Aid

K-12 Resources from The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond  works with teachers, students and the public to enhance understanding of economics, personal finance, and the Federal Reserve. They provide resources, offer classroom visits, and have professional learning opportunities throughout the year including:

• My Money, a student workbook that covers K-2 standards related to money. (elementary)
• Mi Dinero, a Spanish language version of the My Money student workbook. (elementary)
• Dollars & Sense, Watch Your Expense!, a budgeting game for middle and high school students. Students select a lifestyle and budget for expenses and unexpected events.
• Your Connection to the Economy and the Federal Reserve, an infographic illustrating how the Federal Reserve connects to your daily life.
• Invest in What’s Next: Life After High School is a free, online course that helps students evaluate their choices for one of the biggest decisions they’ll face – what path to pursue after high school. The course helps students create a customized plan for their future. Student plans can be saved, downloaded and shared in a variety of formats.

For question, please contact Yolanda Ferguson. To access more resources and information, please visit: https://www.richmondfed.org/education

EVERFI Resources

EVERFI continues to support NC educators with digital resources at no-cost! Their financial literacy, economics, African-American history, On-Demand, and SEL resources are available at no-cost.

EVERFI is excited to share their Financial Literacy Month Hub. On this hub you can find Financial Literacy Planning Calendars, EVERFI getting started guides, Financial Literacy Month Pear Decks, and information about student scholarship opportunities.

To learn more about EVERFI and it's K-12 materials, visit:  

• K-12 Overview
• Professional Learning
• No-Cost Digital Courses for K-12 Educators
• Financial Literacy Month Hub

EVERFI Webinar-
The Best Graduation Gift for Your Students: Simplifying Taxes and Demystifying Fraud

Financial experts and parents agree that teaching kids about money management early is crucial to set them up for long-term success. Prepare your students for the real world in this free webinar on teaching young adults the importance of becoming financially responsible adults. From tips on what it means to be “financially savvy” with clear and actionable advice on how to teach financial wellness in your classroom, you’ll walk away with ideas regarding:

• Simplify teaching taxes
• How to detect and prevent banking fraud
• Using data to predict financial trends

Attendees will receive:

• 1 hour PD certificate for technology integration
• Access to free digital resources and ongoing training and support

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2022 Teacher as Hero Awards

State Farm and the National Liberty Museum have partnered to sponsor the Teacher As Hero Awards and teacher development courses focusing on conflict resolution, diversity, heroism, and civic engagement.  Every year, teachers are honored for exhibiting exceptional service, creativity, and perseverance in fostering an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.

The nomination process is open through June 30^th.

Ten (10) teachers will be selected among three categories:

1. Exceptional Teacher Award (8 winners, including 1 Grand Prize Winner); 
2. Caring Classroom Award (1 winner); and
3. Good Neighbor Award (1 winner). 

To learn more about each category, visit Teacher as Heroes Awards - The National Liberty Museum.

Access the Nomination Application

Gilder Lehrman: Ham4Progress Award for Educational Advancement

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is proud to partner with Hamilton on the Ham4Progress Award for Educational Advancement. The award supports college-bound high school juniors from communities that directly experience the consequences of social injustice and/or discrimination.

This award will provide up to ten students $3,500 each for educational purposes in 2022. The $3,500 award must be used toward educational purposes.

Eligibility

The award is open to college-bound students currently enrolled in grade 11 in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Students will be subject to the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a member of a community that directly experiences the consequences of social injustice and/or discrimination
• Be a college-bound high school junior
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
• Be enrolled in a school that is registered as a Gilder Lehrman Affiliate School in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia

Application Information

Applications are now being accepted!  The deadline to submit an application is June 15, 2022. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee using the criteria outlined in the Award Rubric in the Official Rules. Students should review the Official Rules for the award before applying.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions, please email hamilton@gilderlehrman.org

Fourth Circuit Sponsors 2022 High School Essay Contest

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is seeking submissions for its 2022 essay contest. Students are invited to consider and share their thoughts on the following: "Fifty years ago, on March 22, 1972, Congress sent the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the states for ratification, but only 35 of the 38 required states voted to ratify by the deadline. Is the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause sufficient to secure the rights of all citizens, or is the ERA necessary to promote gender equality?"

The essay contest is open to all students currently in grades 9-12 from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Essays are limited to 1,000 words. Students have the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes: first place, $2,000; second place, $1,500; and third place, $1,000. Essay and contest entry form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022.

To complete the contest entry form and for more information, visit: https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/information-for/educational-outreach/essay-contest-2022 

For questions, contact the Fourth Circuit Clerk’s Office at (804) 916-2706 or essaycontest@ca4.uscourts.gov.

Please Note: Prior award winners as well as children, grandchildren, stepchildren, and members of the household of a federal judge or federal judiciary employee are excluded from the competition.

2022 Essay Contest Flyer

The Global Educator Digital Badge

Words of Wisdom from Global Educator Digital Badge Earners

The Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB) provides an opportunity for educators to focus their professional development on developing their own global context and understanding of how to integrate global education throughout curricula. It also provides the opportunity to build global competency in students. 

Some educators, who have earned the NCDPI Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB), have shared their thoughts on the benefits of getting the badge and how it has impacted their teaching. 

Be sure to view a video of the GEDB Recipients sharing their words of wisdom.   

For more information on the Badge (SBE Policy, FAQs, Process Flyer, Implementation Guide, MOA), please visit the website or contact NCGlobalEducation@dpi.nc.gov.